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One in five American children face food insecurity - more than the populations of New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago combined. During the school week, most of these children depend on the federal free and reduced meal program their school offers. Sometimes, the meals at school are the only ones they get. When the school closes it doors on Friday afternoon, many of these children go home to empty cupboards and empty bellies for 65 hours until they return to school on Monday morning. Who will feed them this weekend?
All funds raised by Blessings in a Backpack of Lee County STAY in the county In Southwest Florida, Blessings in a Backpack started at Tice Elementary where 98% of students rely on Federal Food Assistance programs. This chapter was started in 2009 with the help of Blessings in a Backpack National, former spokesperson Hillary Duff and Fort Myers Residence. The Lee County Chapter does not have paid staff; all of their work is done through a volunteer board.
Blessings in a Backpack Lee County is currently serving over 3200 children every Friday in Lee and Collier Counties. We have 15 programs in Lee and Collier, including Tice Elementary, Sanibel School, James Stephens Academy, Unity Charter of Cape Coral, Unity Charter of Fort Myers, Colonial Elementary, Golden Gate Elementary, J. Colin English Elementary, Villas Elementary, Shadowlawn Elementary, Mirror Lakes Elementary, Bonita Springs Assistance Office, Boys and Girls Club of Lehigh, Veterans Park Elementary, Bonita Springs Charter School.
All funds raised by Blessings in a Backpack of Lee County STAY in the county In Southwest Florida, Blessings in a Backpack started at Tice Elementary where 98% of students rely on Federal Food Assistance programs. This chapter was started in 2009 with the help of Blessings in a Backpack National, former spokesperson Hillary Duff and Fort Myers Residence. The Lee County Chapter does not have paid staff; all of their work is done through a volunteer board.
Blessings in a Backpack Lee County is currently serving over 3200 children every Friday in Lee and Collier Counties. We have 15 programs in Lee and Collier, including Tice Elementary, Sanibel School, James Stephens Academy, Unity Charter of Cape Coral, Unity Charter of Fort Myers, Colonial Elementary, Golden Gate Elementary, J. Colin English Elementary, Villas Elementary, Shadowlawn Elementary, Mirror Lakes Elementary, Bonita Springs Assistance Office, Boys and Girls Club of Lehigh, Veterans Park Elementary, Bonita Springs Charter School.
